Mechanical Engineering Technician - OCU - Technical - 2nd Shift

Cummins•Seymour, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Cummins Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Technician for its engineering team in Seymour, Indiana. The role supports engine test cells and engineering development testing by maintaining data collection systems and test-cell instrumentation, performing mechanical work, and collecting test data. The technician conducts performance and reliability testing on engines, components, systems, and controls; diagnoses engine, component, system, control, and test-cell problems; and initiates appropriate resolutions. The technician configures and operates data acquisition systems, reviews data for appropriateness and quality, supports analysis and interpretation, configures engine test programs, and documents results. The role also involves building, disassembling, inspecting, measuring, and rebuilding engines and components; installing engines and instrumentation in test cells and rigs; and fabricating piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings. The technician designs and executes test plans, contributes to test-plan development, and prepares reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations. The position works with apprentices, technicians, engineers, customers, suppliers, and other functions. It may include coordinating programs, supporting quality procedures, participating in improvement projects and audits, maintaining workplace cleanliness, and following safety and confidentiality requirements. The posted title specifies a second shift.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent with Department of Labor Certification; or an associate degree in a related field and at least two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in a related field.
Meet the stated experience/education requirement through Department of Labor Certification, a bachelor's degree in a related field, or an associate degree in a related field plus at least two years of relevant experience.
Ability to support engine test-cell engineering development work, including maintaining data collection systems and instrumentation, performing mechanical work, and collecting data.
Ability to configure and operate data acquisition systems and analyze and review data.
Ability to disassemble and rebuild production and experimental engines and components and measure and record measurements.
Ability to install engines and components in test cells or test rigs and fabricate piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.
Ability to diagnose engine and test-cell problems and execute written work requests.
Knowledge of data acquisition and monitoring systems; examples listed include Cyflex, Calterm, Indicom, AVL, Horiba, CAI, FTIR, particulate matter measurement systems, soot carts, load cells, and fluid flow meters.
Health and safety awareness, including identifying and reporting hazards and participating in actions that improve workplace safety.
Action-oriented approach, effective communication, ability to manage complexity, sound decision-making, and consistent results.
Skills in data acquisition, data reporting, product function test system design, test setup and configuration, and test-article build.
Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance, data quality, and systematic problem solving.
Ability to recognize and value different perspectives and cultures.

Responsibilities

Conduct performance and reliability testing on engines, components, systems, and controls.
Diagnose engine, component, system, control, and test-cell problems and initiate appropriate resolutions.
Configure and operate data acquisition systems; analyze and review data for appropriateness and quality.
Write computer programs to assist with data analysis and interpretation, and configure engine test programs.
Document collected data and maintain electronic files.
Build, disassemble, rebuild, inspect, grade, and measure engines and components, recording measurements.
Install engines, components, and instrumentation in test cells and test rigs.
Create machining sketches and fabricate piping, tubing, and brackets from prints and drawings.
Design, document, and execute test plans; contribute input to test-plan creation.
Prepare test reports that present methods, results, findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Maintain data collection systems and engine and test-cell instrumentation.
Execute written work requests and report results in the specified format.
Work with and train apprentices and technicians, and support technicians and engineers as required.
Interface with customers, suppliers, engineers, and other functions.
Coordinate programs, including planning, scheduling, ordering, and tracking.
Participate in maintaining quality procedures and in improvement projects.
Maintain workplace cleanliness and comply with company, departmental, and safety policies and procedures.
Participate in self-audits and team audits and complete associated corrective actions.
Maintain confidentiality as required and perform other duties as needed.